Globe and Mail | Q+A: Can Palestine become a U.N. member state? Reuters Since around 120 countries have already recognized the state of Palestine to date, it would most likely win such a vote. Although the United States, Israel and a handful of other states would likely vote against any Palestinian UN move, ... Domestic Foreign Policy Storm Clouds -- The Unresolved Israel Palestine Dispute Israel Commences Information PR War Confronting UN Palestine Vote On Facebook Palestine, Lies and Videotape |
The Daily Star | Palestinian statehood must come about by the democratic will of the people The Guardian Here, we are very much on the threshold of normative progress, and the question of Palestine presents certain unique dimensions; how they are dealt with may in turn contribute to how the law develops in the years ahead. Having long since recognised the ... Interview: Palestine statehood won't cancel right of return Analysis: The UN bid through the eyes of a Palestinian refugee UNRWA: Beyond the myths |
Ha'aretz | France Mideast envoy: Opposition to Palestine bid cost my job Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) -- France's special envoy to the Middle East said she was fired because she opposed a Palestinian plan to ask the United Nations for statehood. Valerie Hoffenberg learned over the weekend from a French Foreign Ministry announcement that she had ... French envoy ousted after comment on Palestine French envoy fired for opposing PA statehood bid |
Palestine seeks acceptance in unity The Hill (blog) When the United Nations General Assembly meets this month, I will be in New York City with thousands of supporters of Palestine from across the world, peacefully demonstrating for member countries to recognize ... |
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty | "Palestinians expect support from ex-Yugoslav countries" B92 Mansour said that "Palestine is satisfied with the results of the meeting, and the debate at which nearly all NAM members expressed support to the people of Palestine". "This is a historic moment for Palestine," Mansour said, adding that, ... Malaysia Urges Non-committal Non-Aligned Members To Recognise Palestine State Palestinian Statehood Dominates NAM Meeting Non-Aligned Summit in Belgrade, Historic Moment for... |
HS Football: Palestine tries to rebound from failed comeback Palestine Herald Press By JUSTIN RAINS Palestine Herald-Press Despite a furious comeback that saw Palestine score 28 of the game's final 41 points, it wasn't enough last Friday and the Wildcats fell to Pittsburg, 33-28. But, heading into what becomes an even more important ... |
swissinfo.ch | UN vote for Palestine hurts peace Chicago Sun-Times The Palestinians then would seek from the General Assembly a designation short of statehood but boosting the status of “Palestine.” Nations from the developing world and Muslim states are eager to cast an anti-Israel vote. The United States and the ... Students rally for Palestine The People's State of Palestine? Qatar plays leading role in Palestine statehood bid |
Ma'an News Agency | In photos: Street artist launches new project in Palestine Ma'an News Agency The artist, known only by his initials JR, has launched his latest project 'Inside Out' globally, and it arrived in Palestine on Monday. The 'Inside Out' project was JR's wish after winning the annual TED prize. "What we see changes who we are. ... JR's Inside Out Project Invites Thousands of Israelis and Palestinians to Show ... |
Palestine vote a difficult choice The West Australian (blog) Any new Palestine would fail the first test of statehood - the monopoly use of force, he said. The plethora of militias operating in the West Bank and Gaza - linked to the Palestinian Authority, Hamas, Islamists and armed clans - meant the new state ... |
Ha'aretz | Israel's right-wing prepares for UN recognition of Palestine Ha'aretz Coalition chairman MK Zeev Elkin (Likud) blasts IDF top brass for siding with Palestinians rather than the government. By Jontahan Lis Tags: Likud Palestinian state Knesset Right-wing activists, settlement leaders and Knesset members convened on ... |